March 13th Regular Board Meeting

March 13, 2018 At 7:00 pm, Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton. Present were the following Board members: Councilman Jeffery Gifaldi, Councilman John Fitzak, Councilwoman Deborah Yockel and Councilman Dana Woolston. Also present Kurt VanWycke Highway Supt. and Doug Heath, Town Attorney. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of February 13, 2018 were approved, motion by Mr. Woolston seconded by Mr. Fitzak and carried. The minutes of February 22, 2018 were approved, motion by Mrs. Yockel seconded by Mr. Woolston and carried. Under Privilege of the floor Robin Roberts wanted answers as to why the State Comptroller found so many faults in how the Town Supervisor was doing her job. Mrs. Ashbery stated that all of the State Comptroller’s findings have been addressed and changes have been made to insure that moving forward everything will be done correctly. Discussion followed. Eileen Wuethrich asked the Supervisor when the Town changed accounting firms. Mrs. Ashbery stated that the Town of Carlton changed to EFPR Solutions as our CPA Firm in 2016. Jim Diltz requested an answer as to why the Town Water bills aren’t available to be viewed and paid online. The Town Clerk stated that it is not an option with the billing that we use at this time. A motion by Mr. Fitzak to approve the Supervisor’s report, second by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. A motion by Mr. Woolston to approve the Town Clerk’s report, Second by Mrs. Yockel and carried. A motion by Mr. Gifaldi to approve the Code and Zoning reports for both January and February, second by Mr. Fitzak and carried. Mr. Woolston abstained. A motion by Mrs. Yockel to approve Justice Russell’s report, second by Mr. Woolston and carried. A motion by Mr. Fitzak to approve Justice Hurley’s report, second by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. Mr. VanWycke gave an update on highway and water Department activities. He also stated that the emergency repair project is going well and both the Ford Street and Rt98 lines should be completed and back open by next week. A motion by Mr. Fitzak to continue with Wendel to move forward with the Bridge-NY Program, second by Mr. Woolston and carried. The Carlton Fire Company has responded to 19 calls with a total of 110 man hours. General Fund voucher numbers 48-69 for the amount of $46,948.71 were approved for payment, motion by Mr. Woolston second by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. Water Fund voucher numbers 11-13 for the amount of $2,433.53 were approved for payment, motion by Mr. Fitzak second by Mr. Yockel and carried Capital Project voucher number 4 for the amount of $ 718.60 was approved for payment, motion by Mr. Fitzak second by Mr. Woolston and carried. Highway Fund voucher numbers 55-80 for the amount of $76,314.52 were approved for payment, motion by Mr. Gifaldi second by Mrs. Yockel and carried. Ricci’s golf course is under new ownership and the new Owners going under the name Carlton Meadows are requesting the Town of Carlton to wave the 30 day waiting period that is required for their liquor license. Doug Heath stated that he does not see a problem with this but he will be looking into further. A motion by Mr. Woolston waving the 30 day waiting period second by Mr. Fitzak on the condition that Mr. Heath checks into and it is legal to do so, and carried. A motion by Mr. Woolston to reappoint George Miller to the Board of assessment review for the term of 10/1/2017- 9/30/2022 seconded by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. A motion by Mr. Fitzak to approve the advertisement for a position on the Board of Assessment Review, second by Mrs. Yockel and carried. A motion by Mr. Fitzak to approve The Highway Superintendent’s proposed 284 agreement, second by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. A motion by Mr. Woolston to approve the updated Water Rules and Regulations, second by Mrs. Yockel and carried. Mrs. Ashbery stated that there will be a meeting on April 14 th at 10am to get committees started for the bicentennial in 2022. Mr. Heath stated that the Town Board will not take any action on Local Law #1 Solar Energy Systems Regulations tonight as the County Planning Board has yet to review and approve the regulations. A 7:30pm motion by Mr. Woolston to recess the regular meeting second by Mr. Fitzak and carried Mr. Heath read regarding Local Law #1 Solar Energy Systems Regulations. Mr. Heath requested any persons to be heard, with no persons to be heard Mrs. Ashbery closed the public hearing and re opened the regular Meeting. Motion by Mr. Fitzak, second by Mr. Woolston and carried. At 7:36 a motion by Mr. Woolston to adjourn the regular meeting seconded by Mrs. Yockel and carried. Karen Narburgh Town Clerk